At 2008 Fall WineFest at Noto's Old World Italian Dining, when the food goes on the table, the wine tastes even better as a result.

"We really emphasize quality food," said Joann Noto, who runs the restaurant with brothers Tony and Tom, and their mother, Mary. "We want to share the food that is special to us, like arancini, Sicilian fried rice balls and olive farcite, fried meat-stuffed olives, which are tedious to make but the kind of Italian home-cooking that we love."

IF YOU GO

2008 Fall WineFest

What: More than 300 fine wines poured while guests nibble on Italian classics, shop the silent auction and enjoy the Rick Reuther Trio. Proceeds: Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan and Comprehensive Therapy Center.When: 7-10 p.m. FridayWhere: Noto's Old World Italian Dining, 6600 28th St. SE.Cost: General admission $50 in advance, $60 at the door; VIP tickets $100. Details: wmrmh.org, therapycenter.org or notosoldworld.com